Bentley takes Serenity by the hand and leads her out to the street. “You mind walking to the park with me?” Serenity nods. “Are you going to be this quiet the whole time?” “I’m sorry Bentley. I’m just trying to wrap my head around you actually coming to talk to me.” Serenity stumbles on her footing. She doesn’t know if she’s that nervous, or if its a result of the drink she was sipping on before Bentley tapped her on her shoulder. ” I’ve got you ma, I won’t let you fall.” Serenity tries to fight the warm redness of her cheeks, but Bentley saw through it.
“Tell me a little about yourself Serenity.” “Oh my gosh, are you really going to put me on the spot like this? I’m a freshman at Tallulah State University. I’m spending the summer here with my bestie. I’m shy at first, but I can also be demanding at times. I’m from Louisiana. How about you?”
“Me?!” He responds. “I’m just an average dude, trying to make it. I play ball, I work out, hang with the guys, you know the usual stuff. Nothing too major with me.” Bentley looks down away from Serenity for a bit. “What are you studying at TSU?” Serenity hesitates to answer. “I’m still trying to decide what I really wan to do.No judgement please.” Bentley grabs her hand, ” I would never judge you. Trust me, I wouldn’t even have the right to do so.”
Serenity looks at Bentley confused but pleased at the same time. She was so accustomed to everyone having an opinion about what it is she should major in that it was comforting that Bentley didn’t comment on her uncertainty. “What about you though Bentley?” He scrambles for the words. He hadn’t quite thought this through entirely. How was he going to explain his situation to her, and so early on at that. “Not at the moment,” he murmurs. Serenity picks up on his body language and sees that he’s not too comfortable with that topic.
“That’s kool,” she responds. “Not everyone jumps right into school. It’s no biggie.” Bentley looks as though he’s greatly relived by her response. “You into movies, he asks her.” She chuckles, “of course I am.” “Okay then beautiful, let me take you out tomorrow night. Maybe around 6:30 if thats okay with you?” Serenity blushes at the mere idea that he wants to take her out. “Sure! that’ll be fine.” They awkwardly stare at each other for a brief moment before Bentley suggests they start to walk back toward the party.
To Be Continued
-KJ-
KaeJaye The Writer 